Innovations
We are continually looking for new destinations, new combinations of cities and countries, special events and different modes of transport in order to keep our portfolio of travel arrangements fresh and exciting. As these opportunities present themselves we will post them in this 'Innovations' section.
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Wild Borneo
Exploring the jungles, tribes, rivers, caves and orangutans of Malaysian Borneo
9 nights from £1845
Russia’s Golden Ring
Explore the less-visited cities north-east of Moscow that form the historic Golden Ring
8 nights from £1295
Secret Moldavia
From Moldova to the painted monasteries of Romania, exploring the historic lands of Moldavia
6 nights from £895
Secret North Cyprus
Revealing the hidden gems of North Cyprus with its two millennium of history
7 nights from £845
Arctic Northern Lights
Stay in the arctic capital of Tromsø, with the option to stay on the ‘Northern Lights Island’ with whale watching
3 nights from £895 or £995
Italy by Royal Clipper
A choice of two cruises on this prestigious ‘sailing ship’ from Rome to the islands of Italy
6 nights from £1495 or 9 nights from £1995
Treasures of Moscow
A stay in Moscow including the treasures of the Kremlin and Tretyakov Gallery.
4 nights from £725
The Palace on Wheels
A fine Indian train experience through Rajasthan, with the option to extend to Shimla
9 nights from £2995
HighLights of Burma
Tours of Pagan, Rangoon, Mandalay and Shwedagon Pagoda, boat trips on the Irrawaddy and Inle Lake, sunset tours and Pindaya Caves.
11 nights from £2195
Athens to Rome by Star Clipper
A classical cruise to the Peloponnese, Amalfi, Italy’s volcanoes and the islands of Santorini, Sicily and Capri
13 nights from £2495
Christmas Markets & Music on the Danube
Cruise to Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava with a special music and sightseeing programme
4 nights from £995/ 5 nights from £1495
Discover Peru & Bolivia
From Machu Picchu across Lake Titicaca to the world’s largest salt flats
14 nights from £3095
Victoria Falls & Safari
Combining a visit to Victoria Falls, Zambezi sunset cruise and game viewing in Hwange National Park
9 nights from £1995
Crimea to Kiev
The palaces, battle sites and gardens of Crimea with Kiev’s fascinating Pecherskaya Lavra Monastery
7 nights from £1095
Barging around Burgundy
A special offer exploring the ‘real’ France on a barge cruise through the Saône-et-Loire and La Côte d’Or regions to Dijon.
6 nights from £1495
Secret Turkey
A journey through Eastern Anatolia to Sumela Monastery, Ishak Pasa Palace, ancient Ani, Mount Ararat and Lake Van
8 nights from £1795
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road
A journey along the fabled Silk Road from Urumqi to Xian.
11 nights from £2145
From the Eternal City to Pompeii
Visiting Rome including its churches, the Forum, Colosseum and Catacombs, plus the Vatican and Pompeii.
8 nights from £995
Sri Lanka Special Offer
Exploring Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle at an exceptional tariff including half board
6 nights from £995
Secret Vienna
Discover hidden gems with unique visits, art, music, waltz, coffee & cake.
4 nights from £795
The Kitzbühel Alps
A Tirolean sojourn visiting Innsbruck, the Alpbach and Ziller valleys, Farmhouse Museum and Tratzberg Castle.
7 nights from £845
El Andalus & the Algarve
Coastal and river cruising in Spain and Portugal with an optional visit to Gibraltar.
7 nights from £1445
Cuba 5-star Special Offer
Revealing Cuba’s colonial history and natural beauty, staying in fine accommodation.
8 nights from £1395
The Hungarian Sea
The culture of the Magyars revealed whilst staying on Lake Balaton.
7 nights from £875
North Korea – the Last Unknown
A once-in-a-lifetime journey to the isolated lands of North Korea (DPRK)
9 nights from £2295
Images of Burma
Explore Pagan, Mandalay and Burma’s ancient capitals and pagodas from the Irrawaddy river.
12 nights from £3495
Impressions of the Seine
A river journey from Paris to the coast of Normandy, visiting Vernon, Honfleur & Rouen.
7 nights from £1195
The Ottoman Odyssey
1000 miles by private train through ‘Ottoman lands’ from Budapest to Istanbul.
7 nights from £2495
Morocco Revisited
Northern Morocco, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean revealing Roman, Medieval and Colonial eras.
8 nights from £995
Sorrento & the Romans
A short sojourn including special tours of Sorrento, Pompeii and Amalfi.
4 nights from £575
Grand Tour of China
Our most comprehensive tour of China, exploring its waterways, cities and landscapes.
22 nights from £3195
Greek Island Panorama
Crete, Bodrum & historic breathtaking islands of the Dodecanese & Cyclades.
9 nights from £1695
Saadani – Where Bush Meets Beach
A unique, high quality coastal lodge ‘off the beaten track’ for game viewing and relaxation.
9 nights from £1795
Venice from the Inside
Stay on the waterfront close to St. Mark’s Square and explore Venice’s rich heritage.
3 nights from £495
Discover Japan
Small group tours exploring Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Tokyo with travel on the Bullet Train.
9 nights from £2695
Baltic Capitals
Exploring the distinctively different capitals of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
7 days from £995
Mysteries of the Maya
A tour of the ancient Maya Empire in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.
15 nights from £2195
The Revolutionary Road
From Havana to the eastern provinces, and returning along the historic route.
15 nights from £1765
The 600-Mile Nile
The ‘full Nile cruise’ from Aswan to Cairo, with the option of Abu Simbel and the Nile Delta.
12 nights from £1795
Secret Italy
Staying in Assisi and exploring the hidden corners of Umbria, Tuscany and Le Marche.
7 nights from £995
HighLights of Ecuador & the Galapagos
Quito, Antisana Natural Reserve, Avenue of the Volcanoes, Riobamba, the ‘Devil’s Nose’ railway, Cuenca, Guayaquil and the Galapagos Islands.
11 nights from £2645
The Original Nile Cruise
Re-launching the long cruise from Cairo to Luxor visiting rarely explored sites.
10 nights from £1495
Imperial Vietnam
A 5-star resort stay in Central Vietnam visiting Hanoi, Saigon, Hoi An, Hue and the Mekong Delta
11 nights from £1795
From Kiev to the Danube Delta
A river and sea cruise to the landscapes and heritage of the Black Sea.
10 nights from £1545
HighLights of Iceland
Tour highlights include visits to Reykjavik, geysers, waterfalls and Icelandic landscapes.
7 nights from £795
HighLights of Northern India
The Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, game drives and Udaipur City Palace.
11 nights from £1145
HighLights of Russia
Tour highlights include Moscow’s Metro, the Kremlin and Red Square and a St. Petersburg city tour.
6 nights from £745
HighLights of Uzbekistan
Registan Square, Ulugbek’s Observatory, Shah-I-Zinda Ensemble, the Ark Fortress, Ulugbek Madrassah and the Summer Palace of Emir.
7 nights from £1145
Pousadas of Portugal
Staying in charming historic accommodations allowing visits to Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon.
7 nights from £895
The Lands of Genghis Khan
An adventurous journey through Mongolia and the Gobi Desert.
12 nights from £2445
Ancient Thailand
Visiting Bangkok, the ancient kingdoms of Ayuthaya and Sukhothai with a River Kwai cruise
14 nights from £2095 / 15 nights from £2395
Images of the Mekong
A journey through Indochina including a one-week cruise and the temples of Angkor.
20 nights from £2795



















































